Overview

Company
Special Counsel
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Compensation
$48,000 - $91,000
Employment type
On-site
Special Counsel

Legal & Government • Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Legal Assistant - Bankruptcy and Creditor

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States$48,000 – $91,000On-sitePosted 10 hours ago
Legal & Government

About the Role

Legal Assistant - Bankruptcy & Creditors' Remedies
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Compensation: $48,000 - $91,000 (Depending on experience) + Comprehensive Benefits
LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected Minneapolis law firm to identify a Legal Assistant to support a busy Bankruptcy & Creditors' Remedies practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys supporting attorneys in complex matters, and takes pride in providing exceptional client service.
Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare, edit, proofread, and format legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, agreements, and other case-related documents.
  • Manage document comparisons, PDF conversions, scanning, and electronic file organization.
  • Electronically file documents in state, federal, bankruptcy, and appellate courts nationwide.
  • Maintain litigation calendars and docket court deadlines, scheduling orders, hearings, and briefing schedules.
  • Organize and maintain electronic and physical client files, pleadings, and supporting documentation.
  • Review and finalize attorney time entries and assist with billing and invoice management.
  • Coordinate attorney calendars, meetings, depositions, conferences, and travel arrangements.
  • Provide administrative support to attorneys and deliver outstanding client service to internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
Required:
  • Strong administrative experience in a legal or professional services environment.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent written communication, grammar, proofreading, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and interruptions while maintaining accuracy.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work product.
Preferred:
  • 2+ years of experience supporting a Bankruptcy, Creditors' Rights, or Litigation practice.
  • Prior law firm experience.
  • Experience with legal document management and time-entry systems.
  • Familiarity with iManage and Intapp software platforms.
Ideal Candidate
  • Dependable, professional, and highly organized.
  • Thrives under pressure and consistently meets deadlines.
  • Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Client-focused with a proactive and service-oriented mindset.
  • Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic legal environment.
Compensation & Benefits
This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $48,000 to $91,000, depending on experience and qualifications, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Additional voluntary benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pay Details: $48,000.00 to $91,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Jenny Ade
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

What You'll Do

Prepare, edit, proofread, and format legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, agreements, and other case-related documents.
Manage document comparisons, PDF conversions, scanning, and electronic file organization.
Electronically file documents in state, federal, bankruptcy, and appellate courts nationwide.
Maintain litigation calendars and docket court deadlines, scheduling orders, hearings, and briefing schedules.
Organize and maintain electronic and physical client files, pleadings, and supporting documentation.
Review and finalize attorney time entries and assist with billing and invoice management.

Skills & Technologies

Legal & Government